Eastfair Rimmed Soup Bowls (Pattern 9171)
Ceramic tableware, set of bowls • Noritake (Ireland)
Style & Movement
Late 20th Century Traditional / Country Floral
Medium & Technique
Fine porcelain or stoneware with underglaze transfer print and hand-painted accents
Creation Period
Late 20th Century (circa 1980s-1990s)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 8.5 to 9 inches in diameter, circular rimmed bowls
Subject Description
A delicate botanical pattern featuring climbing rosebuds in muted pink/peach tones and blue foliage. The design includes a blue speckled band on the rim and thin blue linework.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good; visible shelf wear and minor utensil marks consistent with use
Estimated Market Value
$40.00 - $80.00 USD for the set depicted
Auction Estimate
$20.00 - $50.00 USD
Provenance History
Produced in Noritake\'s Arklow, Ireland factory; likely sourced from a private domestic collection or thrift retail environment
Art Historical Significance
Represents the globalization of Japanese ceramic manufacturing (Noritake) and the specific regional production history of Noritake Ireland during the late 20th century.
Notable Features
Features the specific 'Eastfair 9171' backstamp; part of a discontinued line highly sought after by collectors for pattern replacement.
Condition Issues
Minor surface scratches (utensil marks), light stacking wear on the bottom edges, and potential fading of the blue rim bands.
Conservation Recommendations
Hand wash recommended to preserve glaze; avoid abrasive cleaners; store with felt dividers to prevent further stacking scratches.
Collector Notes
ireland 9171 eastfair